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Carb Calculator

Daily carbohydrate target.

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Results
Daily carbs
220 g
Per meal (3 meals)
73 g
Calories from carbs
880 kcal
Net carbs target (−fibre 30 g)
190 g
Carb share
40%

Quick answer

Carbohydrate grams equal your calorie target times the carb percentage, divided by four.

Carbs (g) = kcal × carb% ÷ 4

How to use the Carb Calculator

  1. 1Enter your daily calorie target.
  2. 2Choose a diet style or carb percentage.
  3. 3Split the total across your meals.

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with:

Inputs

  • Daily calories2200 kcal
  • Diet styleModerate (40%)

Results

  • Daily carbs220 g
  • Per meal (3 meals)73 g
  • Calories from carbs880 kcal
  • Net carbs target (−fibre 30 g)190 g
  • Carb share40%

Frequently asked questions

How low is keto?

Usually under 50 g of net carbs a day, often 20–30 g.

Do athletes need more?

Yes — endurance athletes often eat 5–8 g of carbs per kg of body weight.

About this calculator

Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.